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Feb 2023
37m 37s

Radical Change for Our Teens' Wellbeing

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About this episode

Dr. Cameron Caswell and Charle Peck want to reverse the mental health crisis with our kids. They unpack nine skills to foster healthier relationships with parents, kids, and teachers.

To check out their co-authored book "Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution," click here!

In this episode, we talk about…

  • What’s going on with our adolescents and why they feel so isolated and disconnected
  • How Covid made this worse
  • 9 easy skills that will improve your relationship with your child
  • …And much more!


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